The technology exists — but we’re still waiting.

A few weeks ago, Microsoft exec Sarah Bond said that in November, “players will be able to play and purchase Xbox games directly from the Xbox App on Android.” It’s almost December and the feature still isn’t live, but Bond says it’s not Microsoft’s fault.

The problem, as she puts it, is that Microsoft would only be able to do it once a court order takes effect that forces sweeping changes for Google’s Play Store on Android, like opening it up to competition and ending the requirement for apps to use Google Play Billing.

  • @halcyoncmdrEnglish
    34•12 hours ago

    Correction, MIcrosoft can’t do this until Google complies with court orders.

    • Pup BiruEnglish
      1•7 hours ago

      Ohhhh no, poor Microsoft can’t further their monopoly until GOOGLE comply with THEIR MONOPOLY-BREAKING court orders! Poor, poor MONOPOLIES

      ftfy, i’m not sure which is worse

      (well, one because it’s factually untrue… but…)

      • imecth
        1•6 hours ago

        I dislike microsoft as much as the next guy, but xbox doesn’t have a monopoly on phones, or really any presence at all. Competition on android is good for everyone but google.